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Portrait of Kelly Ann Altice
In loving memory of Kelly Ann Altice

Kelly Ann Altice

September 10, 1970 – September 29, 2022
Lived 52 years
Franklin Memorial Park · Rocky Mount, Virginia
"When we were living through them we called them bad times and thought that we were poor. Only after we had all grown up were we to realize what good times they had been and how very rich we were" - John Boy Walton
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Kelly's Daughter, Cheyenne -

"My mom was the most dynamic, intelligent, funny and kind person I have ever known. She gave to others when she had little or none. She was such an enigma, people just felt drawn to her. I will forever hope to be half the woman she was. Mom wasnt just a parent to me, she was my very best friend. We constantly finished eachother's sentences and could always tell when the other wasn't themselves. She knew me better than I knew myself. Mom knew my soul, because we shared one. I grieve the loss of a mother but moreso I grieve knowing I will never find anyone who supported and believed in me like she did. No one will ever love me like she did. No one will ever love her like I did, either. I look forward to an eternity in heaven with her. I love you, Momma."

Kelly's Obituary -

As of Thursday, September 29, 2022, After a heroic, 4-year battle with Cancer, Kelly Ann Altice, 52 year old Jedi Grand Master, has finally laid down her Light Saber and has begun her journey to a Galaxy Far Far Away.

Kelly Ann Grove Altice was born into the Muggle world on Thursday, September 10, 1970 by parents, Jane Pritt and Ron Grove. She was the oldest of 3 siblings, Scott Grove and, as Kelly would say, “The Cutest Boy in The Whole World”, Jonathan “Joshanon” Cheverton.

Kelly is preceded in death by her beloved Grandparents, Eunice “Maw Maw” Webb, Jimmy “Paw Paw” Webb, Maxine “Grandma” Grove; Step-Father, Edward “Eddie” White; Uncles, Gary and Jimmy Lee Webb, Jr.; Father-in-Law, Jeff “Papa” Moran; Nephew, Nolan “NoNo” Young; and her two fur babies Annabelle and Rosie Altice.

Surviving is her adoring husband, James Allen Altice a.k.a. “Tanto” and her daughter, Cheyenne Elyse Altice, a.k.a. her “little Punkin”.

Surviving also are her parents, Jane and Ron, Brothers, Jonathan and Scott, Uncle Bill Grove and Aunt Linda Grove, Mother-in-Law, Dana “Nana” Moran, Brothers-in-Law, Tony and Wayne Altice, Sisters-in-Law: Carrie Altice, Rhonda Altice, Mary Cheverton, and life-long best friend and Godparent to Cheybaby, Tammy “Freeman” Roach.

Kelly is also survived by countless dear friends, Matty, Rob, Susan, Maria, Gunnar, Vesper, Sarah, Frank, Jeff and Tiffany, to just name a few.

Kelly devoted 24 passionate years of her life to her work at Aramark as an I.T. Professional and dutifully served her Gaming Registration family at Dragoncon for 21 years.

Kelly was an incredible Mother, Wife, Khaleesi, Daughter, Sister, Friend and Co-worker. She will be forever missed.

So Say We All.

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1970
Born September 10
1971
Kelly was 1 when Walt Disney World opened in Florida
1977
Kelly was 7 when Elvis Presley died
1981
Kelly was 11 when MTV began broadcasting
1982
Kelly was 12 when Michael Jackson released "Thriller"
1994
Kelly was 24 when "Friends" premiered
1995
Kelly was 25 when "Toy Story" became the first fully computer-animated film
2022
Passed away September 29, age 52
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